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Highland.^ — There were only three exhibits in this section, 

 iind all behniged to Mi'. Kenneth McDouall, Logan, Stranraer. 

 Two very good (|uality l)nlls were shown, and a particnhirly 

 sweet and stylish dun cow. 



Ayrshires. — The Judge, in his i-eport, says: "'The Ayrshire 

 cattle at Norwich were the best I have ever seen at the Royal."' 

 Class 16i)A, for cow or heifer in-milk, had eight animals 

 forward, and everj- one of them was a good typical Ayrshire. 

 The first three animals were exceptionally good, showing 

 splendid udders and teats, and wei-e also stylish animals 

 showing plenty of substance and quality'. Only two animals 

 were exhibited in Class 1()9b (cow oi- heifer in-calf). The 

 first prize one was a great stylish heifer, showing great pro- 

 mise of good udder and teats, but was a little back from 

 calving. There were only three bulls shown in Class 168, but 

 they were all of the highest order. The first prize one was 

 an animal of grand quality, showing great size and substance. 

 The second had great quality, but lacked the substance of the 

 winner. 



British Holstein. — This was the first occasion that separate 

 classes for Dutch cattle had been instituted at the National 

 Agricultural Show, although specimens of the breed were on 

 view at the historic Exhibition at Windsor in 1(S89. The entry 

 at Norwich was disappointing, only twelve animals coming 

 before the Judge, and, taken as a whole, the exhibits were not 

 so representative of the breed as could have been desired. 

 Class 171, for mal(-s, was good, the first prize winner being an 

 exceptionally fine bull, with a magnificent body, but a little 

 defective in the horns and nose. This bull afterwards realised 

 fift_y guineas at the auction sale. The second prize animal had 

 a nice head, but not such a good body or skin. The third pi-ize 

 winner walked rather badly, but he should develop into a grand 

 stock getter. Only two cows appeared in Class 172. and, while 

 neither beast was of outstanding merit, both were more than 

 useful dairy animals. The winner in this class was sufi'ering 

 from a severe chill, which spoiled her chance of success in the 

 milk-yield com})etition. The best type of Dutch cattle was 

 found in the heifer class, which included animals of splendid 

 appearance and quality, all being worthy of commendation. 

 The winnei- in this class, a big and well-grown heifer, came 

 from Scotland, and should be heard of again at future shows. 

 The heifer awarded the second prize was by the same sire as 

 the winning bull, and possessed many of his good points. 

 The third prize animal was neat and stylish, and was not far 

 separated from the heifers receiving higher awards. It is hoped 

 that visitors to next year's Show at Doncaster may have a better 

 opportunity to judge the capabilities of these excei)tional dairy 



